Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Cadaver Carrier Commercial items. Solicitation number: 36C26318U0007 1a. DESCRIPTION OF THIS SOLICITATION. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is for the purchase of an Cadaver Carrier for a VA Hospital/Station. Response to this solicitation is to be received no later than: 02:30pm CST, Thursday, September 27 2018 Respond by emailing offer to
contact@example.gov Response to solicitation 36C26318U0007. Information relevant to this solicitation: Solicitation number: 36C26318U0007 NAICS code (North American Industrial Classification system: 339113 Size Standard for this NAICS code: 750 employees PSC/FSC (Product Service Code/Federal Supply Code): 6515 This acquisition is: Set-aside 100% for Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB). Only VA verified VOSBs listed in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) Database at the time of award of contract will be considered. Quotations from Non VIP verified offerors will be considered non-responsive, will not be evaluated and will not be eligible for award. See website for registration: https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/ This is a Brand Name or Equal solicitation. Any or equal items must meet or exceed the performance specifications of the brand name items being solicited. The type of award(contract) the government intends to make/enter for this solicitation is: a single award, Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order. Delivery method and instructions: FOB Destination, 45 Calendar Days ARO. Contract Period: Delivery date - 45 Calendar Days ARO. 1b. Description: VA-CIHCS Pathology and Laboratory Medicine has a requirement for: Specification(s) Hydraulic Self-Propelled Cadaver Carrier General Equipment Name: 636-18-3-3998-0378, Hydraulic Self-Propelled Cadaver Carrier Description: VA-CIHCS has a requirement for 2 hydraulic self-propelled cadaver carriers in an effort to reduce back strains and injuries while transporting deceased patients. The unit(s) must: have a weight capacity of 700lbs or more, be fully hydraulic for lifting and lowering, have a self-propelled/ motorized drive system for movement, Have a stainless steel top tray, have a removable frame assembly to cover cadavers, have available covers that can be laundered, have carrier brake and drive controls at the foot end of the cart, be battery powered that can be re-charged through a 110V outlet. The carriers researched were the JA-800 and Mortech 600039-SP. We are looking for a carriers with features equal to or better than those of the JA-800 and/or the Mortech 600039-SP. Salient Characteristics (at least 5), The item must: be/ have/ do these things Must have a weight capacity of 700 lbs or more Must have hydraulic lift to easily raise and lower cadavers Have a motorized/ self-propelled drive system Have a stainless steel top tray Must have a top frame to conceal cadavers, easily removable Fabric cover for top frame must be made of launderable cloth Have carrier brake and drive controls on the foot end of the cart for ease of use Be battery powered that can be re-charged through a 110V outlet Evaluation Criteria Technically acceptable (meets or exceeds salient characteristics) Small business consideration Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business; SDVOSB, and Veteran Owned Small Business; VOSB Cost Required Individual Line Items & Quantity of Items Item # Description/Part Number* Qty 1 Hydraulic Self-Propelled Cadaver Carrier, (equal to/ better than the JA800 or Mortech 600039-SP) 2 2 Shipping or delivery charges (if not included in cost per carrier) 1 (1 each) Maintenance Manuals (CD, PDF or Word) (1 each) User Manuals (1 each) Cleaning Instructions for all equipment, supplies and accessories Delivery Requirements: All products should be delivered to the Des Moines VA Health Care System at 3600 30th Street, Des Moines, IA 50310. Please include any shipping costs that are not included in the cost of the line items. 2. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS The Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (Jan 2017) applies to this acquisition. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 consists of these additional provisions incorporated by reference: 52.252-1 -- Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (Feb 1998) 52.211-6 -- Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) 3. EVALUATION OF OFFERS The Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items (Oct 2014) applies to this acquisition and the following two lines are to be used and inserted into paragraph (a) of the that provision: LPTA Lowest Price Technically Acceptable, evaluated on technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement. Past performance IAW 9.104-3(b). Additional evaluation terms that apply to this acquisition: The basis for award will be LPTA Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. The government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror who offers the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable quote. The government shall evaluate the lowest quote first and if found technically acceptable will not evaluate other quotes. The government will consider past performance when making a contractor responsibility determination IAW 9.104-3(b). 4. OFFEROR REPRESENTATION AND CERTIFICATIONS The Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The offeror is required to include a completed copy of this provision with their offer if needed, as instructed by the language of the provision. 5. TERMS & CONDITIONS The Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Addendum to FAR 52.212-4 consists of these additional clauses incorporated by reference: 52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) Notice Listing Clauses Incorporated by Reference. In accordance with FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE there are below, clauses incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title and Date) and have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text can be found at: https://www.acquisition.gov/browsefar or https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/ 52.233-4 -- Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) 852.203-70 Commercial advertising (Jan 2008) 852.211-70 Service Data Manuals (Nov 1984) 852.211-73 Brand name or equal (Jan 2008) 852.219-10 VA Notice of Total Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside. 852.232-72 Electronic submission of payment requests (NOV 2012) 852.246-70 Guarantee (Jan 2008) 852.246-71 Inspection (Jan 2008) Additional Simplified Acquisition Terms and Conditions that apply to this acquisition: The Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system such that the OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. The vendor shall provide new items ONLY; no remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. 6. CONTRACT TERMS & CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS The Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The FAR clauses listed below are the clauses chosen from paragraph (b) of this provision that apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference: 52.204 10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 109 282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)). 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C 632(a)(2)). 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). 52.222 19, Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (OCT 2016) (E.O. 13126). 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015). 52.222 26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246). 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793). 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627). 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332). ** End Solicitation **
